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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,001.90, 11,041.53 and 4,464.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,001.90, 11,041.53 and 4,464.66 is: 6,160.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,001.90 : 11,041.53 = 4,464.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,001.90/11,041.53 = 4,464.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,001.90x = 11,041.53 × 4,464.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,001.90x = 49,296,677.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,296,677.33/8,001.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,160.62

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